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Video: Election Ushers in 'New Model' of Democracy for Pakistan
Asia Society Senior Advisor Hassan Abbas tells CNN that although Nawaz Sharif won the prime ministership for the third time in his career, the election showed progress in Pakistan's democratic system.
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Two Weeks On, Japan Deals with Nukes, Politics and Costs of Devastation
Experts assess the extent of Japan's devastation.
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The Nature of Happiness
Arthur Brooks says most of our happiness depends on our DNA, the rest is through our life decisions.
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Can Prosperity Bring Peace to Sri Lanka?
American, Sri Lankan diplomats assess likelihood of reconciliation in war-ravaged island nation.
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Kyrgyzstan: A Cautionary Tale for Revolutions
Philip Shishkin asks Kyrgyzstan President Roza Otunbayeva to reflect on her country’s tumultuous decade.
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Barry O'Farrell: New South Wales and Its Rightful Place in Asia
Speaking in Sydney, the leader of NSW's Liberals reiterates the need for Australia to engage with its neighbors.
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Prime Minister of Timor Leste on Democracy 'Process'
East Timor's independence leader emphasizes perseverance, forgiveness in DC address.
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Salman Taseer and Raymond Davis Highlight Confusion In Pakistan
Events of early 2011 show the extent of the country's ongoing turmoil, expert explains.
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Behind the Scenes: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at Asia Society New York
NEW YORK, February 18, 2011 - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton outlines current US policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan in the inaugural Richard C. Holbrooke Memorial Address
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Democracy in India and Pakistan: A 'Contingency' Story
Experts discuss how neighbors such as Pakistan and India have evolved such different political cultures.
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The Roadmap of China's Ascent
Blackstone Group's Antony Leung enumerates several of the factors that have contributed to China's rise.
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